Patiala/Chandigarh, December 11, 2024: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu appealed to Punjab government officials to refrain from interfering in the democratic process during municipal elections. He alleged that IAS and IPS officers are delaying NOCs under political pressure, against the BJP candidates.
Addressing a press conference in Patiala, Bittu warned officers to avoid such actions, stating that strict vigilance is being kept on those indulging in such activities under the influence of the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government.
“Officers must remember their cadres are with the central government. If evidence is found against any officer, FIRs will be registered through the Election Commission,” Bittu said. He also warned, “I will remind these officers that neither Bhagwant Mann nor Arvind Kejriwal will stand by them during their difficult times.”
Bittu appealed to Patiala voters to elect a BJP mayor for the city’s overall development, ensuring direct access to the central leadership. “A BJP mayor will facilitate the initiation of large projects for Patiala’s development, just like in other states like Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, which have already benefited from BJP’s development agenda,” Bittu added.
Regarding the ongoing farmers’ protest at Punjab’s borders, Bittu reiterated his willingness to engage in dialogue. “Dialogue is the only way forward. I appeal to farmers to come forward for talks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi always considers Punjab farmers’ interests and has already implemented significant increases in MSP,” Bittu said.
He expressed concern for farmer leader Dallewal’s health and urged farmers to prioritize dialogue for a solution. “I request farmers to come forward for talks, keeping aside their egos. The central government is always open to discussions,” Bittu said.
Senior BJP leader Preneet Kaur also showed videos that BJP MC candidates are being pressurized and threatened by the AAP government in Patiala. “We have received reports that police are being sent to their homes to intimidate them, our district president was threatened by the police team. This is a clear violation of democratic principles and the constitution. We will not tolerate such actions and will take strict action. against erring officers,” she warned.
“We will file FIRs and cases against them, whether through the Election Commission or court intervention. We have asked our workers to make videos of such incidents and file complaints straight away. We are in direct contact with the Center government over this and will not let them indulge in such undemocratic actions again,” Preneet Kaur further said.
“I reiterate, very strongly, to the officers, the AAP government won’t stand with you when you face action, so stop playing in their hands and indulging in undemocratic actions. I urge the people of Patiala to once again stand with the Captain family, like they always have, and vote for the BJP,” Bittu said.
“We have already seen three years of AAP rule, and they have done nothing. They are completely broke and have nothing to give. They couldn’t even give Rs 1,000 to our ladies, as promised. Congress has nothing, neither here nor at the Center level. Congress has been swept away from everywhere, so there’s no benefit in voting for their candidates,” Bittu said.
“If you choose BJP’s mayors, they can go directly to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and other Center ministers and bring projects for city development. Vote for development, vote for BJP. The Punjab government has completely failed, so there is no need to vote for AAP’s candidates,” Bittu said.
“You see how UP, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan have given double-engine governments and are now seeing loads of development. We should do the same with Punjab and can start with these MC elections. The volunteers of AAP, on whose back the government was formed, are nowhere to be seen. They have all been completely ignored by the AAP, which has given tickets to turncoats. People will give a reply to this dictatorship with their vote and will vote against AAP.” Bittu said.
Later, Bittu, accompanied by senior leaders Ashwani Sharma, Preneet Kaur, Jai Inder Kaur, Karanveer Tohra, Bikramjeet Cheema, Daman Bajwa, Vijay Kuka, Balwant Rai, KK Sharma visited the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Patiala to submit nomination papers for BJP candidates contesting. the municipal elections.
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Punjab govt officials should avoid bullying and interference in municipal elections: Ravneet Singh Bittu
BJP’s MC candidates are being threatened by Punjab Police at the behest of ‘AAP’ government: Praneet Kaur
Patiala/Chandigarh, December 11, 2024: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has appealed to Punjab government officials to refrain from interfering in the democratic process during municipal elections. He alleged that IAS and IPS officers are delaying the issuance of NOCs against BJP candidates due to political pressure.
Addressing a press conference in Patiala, Bittu warned officials to avoid such activities, saying that under the influence of the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government, a strict watch is being kept on those involved in such activities.
Bittu said, “Officers should remember that their cadres are with the central government. If evidence is found against any officer, an FIR will be registered through the Election Commission.” He also warned, “I will remind these officials that neither Bhagwant Mann nor Arvind Kejriwal will stand by them in their difficult times.”
Bittu appealed to the voters of Patiala to ensure direct access to the central leadership by electing a BJP mayor for the all-round development of the city. “A BJP mayor will facilitate the initiation of major projects for the development of Patiala, like in other states like Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, which have already benefited from the BJP’s development agenda,” Bittu added. Bittu added.
Bittu reiterated his willingness to hold talks regarding the farmers’ dharna going on at the borders of Punjab. “Dialogue is the only way forward,” Bittu said. have done,” said Bittu. Expressing concern over the health of farmer leader Dallewal, he urged the farmers to give priority to dialogue for a solution. “I request the farmers to put aside their egos and come forward for talks. The central government is always ready for talks,” Bittu said.
Senior BJP leader Praneet Kaur also showed the video that the ‘AAP’ government of Patiala is putting pressure and threats on the BJP MC candidates. “We have received reports that policemen are being sent to their houses to intimidate them, our district president has been threatened by the police team. This is a clear violation of democratic principles and the constitution. We will not tolerate such actions and Strict action will be taken against erring officers.” He warned.
“We will register FIRs and cases against them, whether through the intervention of the Election Commission or the court. We have asked our workers to make videos of such incidents and file complaints immediately. We are in direct touch with the central government about this and such non -We will not allow democratic actions.” Praneet Kaur added.
“I repeat very strongly to the officers, AAP government will not stand by you when you face strict action, so stop playing into their hands and doing undemocratic actions. I appeal to the people of Patiala a Again appeal to stand by the Captain family, as they always do, and vote BJP,” said Bittu.
“We have already seen three years of AAP’s rule, and they have done nothing. They have failed completely and have nothing to give. They even gave our women Rs 1,000 as promised. Couldn’t give. Congress has nothing, neither here nor at the centre. Congress has withdrawn from all sides, so there is no use in voting for their candidates You elect BJP mayors If you do, they can go directly to the Prime Minister, Home Minister and other Union Ministers and bring projects for the development of the city. Vote for development, vote for BJP.” Bittu said.
“You see how UP, Haryana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan have given two-engine governments and are now witnessing a flurry of growth. We should do the same with Punjab and with these MC elections. Let’s start. The AAP volunteers, on whose back the government has been formed, have been completely ignored. People will answer this dictatorial government with their vote and vote against the AAP Will put,” Bittu said
Later, Bittu took senior leaders Ashwani Sharma, Praneet Kaur, Jai Inder Kaur, Karanveer Tohra, Bikramjit Cheema, Daman Bajwa, Vijay Kuka, Balwant Roy, KK Sharma to file nomination papers of BJP candidates contesting the municipal elections. Visited Deputy Commissioner office in Patiala.